{"product_id":"red-postman-butterfly-taxidermy-entomology-gift-framed-insect-display-6x6","title":"Red Postman Butterfly Taxidermy, Entomology Gift, Framed Insect Display (6x6)","description":"Order limit: $250 (approx. £187) per transaction.\u003cbr\u003eIf you'd like to purchase more, please place separate orders. I’ll happily refund any extra shipping costs.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHeliconius erato petiveriana, the Red Postman longwing butterfly, wall decor, taxidermy gift, entomology present, frame 6\" x 6\"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHeliconius erato petiveriana, commonly known as the Red Postman or Small Postman, is a striking subspecies of the Heliconius erato butterfly, part of the longwing family (Nymphalidae). This butterfly is particularly admired for its vivid coloration and elegant flight. The petiveriana subspecies is recognized by its black wings adorned with a bold red stripe across the forewings and a delicate white or yellow band on the hindwings. These bright warning colors are a form of aposematism, signaling to predators that the butterfly is unpalatable due to the toxic compounds it accumulates from its host plants in the Passifloraceae family.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHeliconius erato petiveriana is native to Central America, with its range extending from southern Mexico through Costa Rica and Panama. It typically inhabits tropical rainforests, forest edges, and secondary growth areas, where it can often be seen gliding gracefully near the understory. Like other Heliconius species, it exhibits fascinating behaviors such as pollen feeding—a rare trait in butterflies—which gives it a longer lifespan compared to most other species. Its role in mimicry complexes and co-evolution with plants makes it a valuable subject of study in evolutionary biology and ecology.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWe firmly support the sustainable tropical butterfly collections as long as they take care of conserving the rainforest where they fly and developing responsible conscious trading.\nThis allows us to support local ranching farms with ethically sourced material and help at the same time collectors and enthusiasts to contribute to understanding and treasuring those species.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePlease consider that the specimen you will receive may slightly differ in size, shape or colour from the picture shown as you are purchasing a natural product.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePlease note: In our selection of white frames, the inner box frame—the part that creates the depth of the shadow box—is currently only available in black, as white versions are not available at this time. The outer frame remains white.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis detail has not been an issue in over six years of offering this product, but we wanted to proactively inform you to ensure full transparency.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis applies only to deep frame items. Shadow boxes, if selected, come with a white inner frame.","brand":"INSECTRUM","offers":[{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":52887742021896,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1134","price":21.11,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52887742054664,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1135","price":21.11,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":52887742087432,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1136","price":21.11,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52887742120200,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1137","price":21.11,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/691d5efa3ac8a39998680b9b.png?v=1773570822","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/red-postman-butterfly-taxidermy-entomology-gift-framed-insect-display-6x6","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}